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For the first time in Audiobook—MY FAIR TEMPTRESS!

on July 5, 2021

“Wickedly witty,” — Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton             Adorna, Lady Bucknell, the proprietress of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses, folded her hands on her desk and gazed at the young lady seated before her.             Miss Ritter said, “I need a job.”             Pinning her with a direct gaze, Adorna asked, “What are your… Read More


WRONG ALIBI is published!

on December 31, 2020

         IT WAS EARLY MORNING when Evie got to her mother’s house. It looked the same; a narrow, two-story, white bungalow with dark green trim and a white picket fence. Spring bulbs poked their heads out of the flower beds. She lingered on the sidewalk, held by a fear unlike any other she had faced… Read More


Christina Dodd’s Anniversary Cake

on March 12, 2020

Sometimes in an author’s career there comes a moment that resonates with emotion. I had one of those times on Saturday February 8 when, at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, those wonderful booksellers presented me with a cake and balloons to celebrate my 30th publishing anniversary. I was reminded of my first autographing at the bookstore where… Read More


STRANGERS SHE KNOWS Receives Library Honor!

on February 21, 2020

STRANGERS SHE KNOWS made the top of the King County Library Winter Book Recommendations! King County (Seattle) is the second largest library system in the U.S., so this is quite an honor. Thank you to all of you who request my books from your library system. When libraries are healthy, this author is happy! Read more about… Read More


The Winner of the Suspense Title Survey is Not What You Think

on December 26, 2019

When we last spoke, I told you my publisher wanted a different title for my next thriller set in Alaska, a title that shouted Alaska and suspense. I posted a survey with the five excellent title finalists and asked which one you thought the sales department would choose, and promised to keep you up-to-date about… Read More


What is the best way for you to receive news about the books you love?

on November 25, 2019

What is the best way for you to receive news about the books you love? —My mailing list: I always always always tell you about book sales & new releases. I’m open, friendly, chatty. I will never sell your name, and you’ll receive a free short story, THE WATCHER. Join on any website page. —BookBub: You don’t… Read More


How The Husband Got the Idea for LOVE NEVER DIES!

on October 24, 2019

The Husband’s background is in structural engineering and he loves architectural history, so when he read a book about Seattle’s past, he was fascinated by the fact that Denny Park, the oldest in the city, was originally a cemetery. The graves were moved to make it a park and my husband said, “What if they… Read More


Amazon Best Book of the Month!

on October 13, 2019

STRANGERS SHE KNOWS is one of the Amazon’s Best Books for October! I have three deadly problems: 1. I’ve seriously offended a maniacal killer. 2. I just had a bullet removed from my brain. 3. My new daughter is growing up too fast—and she’s in the line of fire. STRANGERS SHE KNOWS is a Cape… Read More


HIDDEN TRUTHS: Everyone has them. What are yours?

on August 31, 2019

His new bride, Kellen, hovers between life and death. A convicted serial killer threatens their child. Max Di Luca goes on the hunt… What would you do to protect your family? Out now! HIDDEN TRUTHS is jam-packed with danger, action, a further episode in Max and Kellen’s romance and, of course, Rae, who fervently believes… Read More


Three Cape Charade Suspense Shorts in one Audio Package!

on August 1, 2019

Ruth from my website survey asked, “I first read your Virtue Falls series and now into Cape Charade. I have thoroughly enjoyed both the books and audiobooks. I try to read the books first then listen to them… I would enjoy the opportunity to listen to your novellas/short stories in audiobook format. Are there any… Read More